⚖️ Upper Pottsgrove Man Accused of Stealing $100,000 From Disabled Teen

Issue #387 | June 4th, 2026 | Best of The Burbs comedy competition returns, genealogy classes begin at Pottstown Library & man accused in $100K theft case. 😂📚⚖️

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 📅 Pottstown Area Events

 😂 Best of The Burbs Comedy Competition Returns to Pottstown

📚 Pottstown Library Offering Genealogy Classes for Beginners

⚖️ Upper Pottsgrove Man Accused of Stealing $100,000 From Disabled Teen

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Best of the Burbs Comedy Showcase

Coming to SoulJoel’s

SoulJoel’s at SunnyBrook is bringing back its popular Best of The Burbs Comedy Competition for a third year, giving suburban Philadelphia comedians a chance to compete for the title of “Funniest Person of the Philly Burbs.”

The competition kicks off on Thursday, June 4, at 7 p.m. in Pottstown and will be hosted by reigning champion Brendan Smith.

Audience members will play a key role in the competition, voting to determine the top four comedians who will advance to the semifinal round.

Featured Comedians:

  • Matt Lenge

  • Spark Tabor

  • Meredith Leigh

  • Eric Preston

  • Kirk Spero

  • Dana Charitonchick

  • Lauren Strenger

  • Ryan Roe

  • Will Craig

  • Shevaun Brannigan

  • Zach Alasha

  • Vince Kershner

  • Colin Coleman

  • Gina Cannon

  • Jay Sutton

The event will take place at SoulJoel’s, located at 50 Sunnybrook Road, Pottstown. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Guests can enjoy food from Gatsby’s Pub, a full bar and free parking.

Organizers note that all tickets must be purchased directly through SoulJoel’s and are non-refundable.

Pottstown Library Offering

Genealogy Classes for Beginners

The Pottstown Regional Public Library is inviting residents to discover their family history through a three-part Genealogy 101 workshop series this month.

Led by a former reference librarian, the beginner-friendly program will introduce participants to the basics of genealogy research, helping them learn how to trace family roots, organize information and build a family tree.

Workshop Schedule:

📖 Part I: Resources & Getting Started
📅 Tuesday, June 9 | 5 p.m.

🔍 Part II: Guided Exploration
📅 Tuesday, June 9 | 6 p.m.

🌳 Part III: Family Tree Basics
📅 Monday, June 29 | 5 p.m.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops if possible, though library laptops will be available as backups.

Library staff say the series is ideal for anyone who has wanted to research their ancestry but wasn't sure where to begin. Registration is strongly recommended.

Those interested in attending can register or ask questions by contacting Megan Bealer at [email protected] or 610-970-6551 ext. 102.

Upper Pottsgrove Man Accused of Stealing $100,000 From Disabled Teen

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A Montgomery County man is facing criminal charges after allegedly stealing more than $100,000 in life insurance benefits intended for his disabled teenage stepson, according to the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office.

Authorities announced that Christopher O. Johnson, 38, of Upper Pottsgrove Township, has been charged with financial exploitation of a care-dependent person and related offenses.

Investigators say the victim, now 19, has lifelong cognitive and neurodevelopmental disabilities and has depended on caregivers throughout his life. Following the death of his mother from a stroke in 2019, the teen became the beneficiary of life insurance payments intended for his care and support.

According to prosecutors, Johnson allegedly diverted those payments for his own personal use over a three-month period, ultimately taking more than $100,000 that should have gone to the teen.

The case was investigated by the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office and will proceed through the court system.

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